Jeff Quatraro: Oral History Interview

This interview is with Jeff Quatraro of Augustine's Restaurant. In this interview, Jeff speaks about his passion for cooking and knowing that being a chef was what he wanted to do from a young age. He talks about the path he took, working in different parts of different restaurants before finding himself in Oregon.

He speaks about deciding he wanted his own restaurant and how he found Augustine's, and all about the wine and food and community served there. He also talks about his work at a number of other Oregon restaurants before finishing his career working for Reser's Fine Foods. Along the way, he talks about his excitement about working with the growing Oregon wine industry and the wine community he got to know and support.

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Linfield University in McMinnville on July 11, 2024.

What is The Oregon Wine History Archive Podcast?

The Oregon Wine History Archive at Linfield University was created to collect, preserve, share, and continue the narrative of Oregon wine.

The growth of the Oregon wine industry extends from the farmers and winemakers to the marketers, scientists, innovators, and dreamers of the enterprise — all of whom are vital to the industry’s success. It is our aim to link the past, present, and future of the industry in hopes of sharing the story of Oregon wine.

Some oral history interviews are conducted on site and may contain background noise from nature, winery, or tasting room operations.